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Synergy appoints Kurt Baker as Chief Executive Officer
Synergy is pleased to announce the appointment of Kurt Baker as Chief Executive Officer.
Community spirit boosted by Collie Small Grants Program
Synergy’s Collie Small Grants Program continues to power positive change in the local community, with more than $57,000 in funding awarded to 13 not-for-profit groups.
Collie students gain practical experience in energy sector
Collie Senior High School students have gained exposure to Western Australia’s energy sector through work placements at Synergy’s Collie Battery Energy Storage System and Muja Power Station.
Collie battery construction milestone: all 640 batteries in place
A significant construction milestone has been achieved with all 640 batteries and 160 inverters in place at Synergy’s Collie battery.
Innovative minds race to victory at Synergy Schools Solar Challenge
The Synergy Schools Solar Challenge has finished for another year, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of Western Australian students.
Synergy Schools Solar Challenge helps shape the next generation of energy leaders
This year over 920 year six and year eight students from more than 150 Perth metropolitan and regional schools, will have the chance to build science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) skills by designing, building and racing solar-powered cars.
Media release archive
2021
- 30 Nov - Innovative Project Symphony trial begins in WA
- 29 Nov - Technical solution to allow more residential rooftop solar
- 16 Nov - Working towards a net zero carbon future together
- 10 Nov - $13 million household energy efficiency pilot program launched
- 25 Oct - Green energy powering up WA schools
- 20 Oct - Contractor announced for WA’s biggest battery
- 3 Sep - Public housing solar trial saves tenants hundreds
- 24 Aug - Kalgoorlie-Boulder High School launches Schools Virtual Power Plant
- 16 Aug - WA accelerates towards longest EV fast charging network
- 15 Jul - Outreach awarded as Synergy program receives accolade from renewables industry
- 23 Jun - State Government announces South Fremantle Power Station to be sold for redevelopment
- 14 May - Synergy grants bolster Collie community
- 22 Mar - Grant program funding open to Collie community groups
- 8 Mar - Solar cars challenge ignites engineering spark in WA students
- 25 Feb - Community groups and charities to benefit from Synergy’s solar fund
- 9 Feb - Latest battery storage trial to benefit hundreds of WA homes
2020
- 16 December - Midday Saver trial helps customers harness renewable energy
- 7 December - Synergy solar boost for WAs social housing
- 27 November - Synergy plugs Kojonup in as electric vehicle link to Great Southern
- 20 November - Solar donations power WA not-for-profits
- 21 October - Nominate Your Neighbour and brighten Christmas for our community heroes
- 19 October - eV Challenge comes to Perths north
- 12 October - Synergy donates robots to Atwell Primary School
- 8 October - 2020 Annual Report
- 4 March - Collie Small Grants 2020
- 10 February - Australian-first battery storage trial comes to Perth
- 4 February - Bright sparks debut in Synergy's new grad program
- 3 February - Solar boost for WA charities enters third year
- 10 January - Muja volunteers inject new life into Collie
2019
- 17 December - Future of WA energy generation commences with young talent
- 2 December - Synergy announces new board appointment
- 25 November - Synergy celebrates diversity at 2019 Pride Parade
- 7 November - Solar powers a brighter future for WA charities
- 30 October - Electric Vehicle challenge attracts interstate talent
- 14 October - Nominate a Neighbour for a brighter Christmas